Corrupt official in the Red Chamber

Chapter 53
"Old Prime Minister, is that too much? Old Prime Minister, you can't use your own money because of others?"

"Haha, you're thinking too much."

Dai Quan stroked the non-existent beard on his chin and said, "Do you know what the position of the Imperial Envoy is? That is a well-known fat vacancy in the world. Except for those who are managed up and down and handed over to the court, he can earn at least one in a year." Seventy-eight thousand taels, such a fat job, it’s a small amount of money for us.”

After hearing this, Jia Rui suddenly realized.

"Brother, you are Huang Bingcheng's backer now, don't worry, starting from this year, Huang Bingcheng's place will not be short of your ice respect and carbon respect." When he said this, Dai Quan stared closely at Jia Rui.

Jia Rui was not a fool, and he immediately understood that Dai Quan wanted to pull him into their chariot, and then make money together in the court.

If it were someone else, Jia Rui would not dare to get in the car easily, but Dai Quan is different. He is the absolute confidant of the Supreme Emperor and controls the Supreme Emperor's intelligence agency.

As long as such a person remains alive, he will not fall, and he will not be in any danger if he is in the same boat.

What's more, he and Dai Quan are naturally grasshoppers on the same rope. If they help each other, they can live better. If they tear each other down, they will die faster.

Therefore, Jia Rui followed suit and sold Dai Quan for a good deal.

"Okay, if that's the case, then I'm ashamed to accept it."

"Haha, from now on we are brothers. If we have the opportunity in the future, we will have a good chat."

"Don't dare, I still need the guidance of the old minister in the affairs of the court in the future."

"Be polite, feel free to ask if you don't understand anything in the future."

After the two people reached an agreement, they were both very satisfied, and then they went about their own affairs.

Besides, Jia Rui hurriedly left the Dragon Head Palace with a few Dragon Guards and went straight to the Yangxin Palace.

After arriving here, he was immediately stopped by the guards outside.

However, all the guards in the palace knew Jia Rui's status, so although they stopped him, their tone was very kind.

"Master Jia, do you want to see the emperor?"

Jia Rui saw that his tone was polite, so he replied kindly: "I am ordering by the Supreme Emperor to send something to the Emperor."

As soon as the guard heard this, he immediately ordered someone to go in and report.

After a while, a middle-aged eunuch came out from inside.

Jia Rui saw that this person was an old acquaintance, he could also be said to be one of his enemies, Xia Shouzhong, the personal eunuch next to the emperor.

However, the current Xia Shouzhong didn't dare to point fingers at Jia Rui as he did some time ago, but smiled, "Master Jia, Your Majesty, please answer inside."

"Then I will accept the order and thank you."

Then, Xia Shouzhong took Jia Rui into the Hall of Mental Cultivation where the emperor currently lives and works.

Entering the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Jia Rui looked around.It is found that the decoration of the Hall of Mental Cultivation is not 01:30 worse than that of the Dragon Head Palace.

Whether it's the porcelain on display or the various bright yellow fences that are decorated, they are worthless at first glance.

But precisely because of this, Jia Rui really admired the emperor.

His level of frugality is already unparalleled among emperors of all dynasties. Coupled with his diligence in government affairs, it is no wonder that the civil servants in other dynasties regard the emperor as a wise king.

When the emperor first came to the throne, he was a puppet in the hands of the Supreme Emperor, but after several years of development, he has a little bit of strength to compete with the Supreme Emperor.

Especially among the civil servants, the emperor's power has expanded very much. This means that the emperor has to rely on nobles and nobles to control the military power.

"What did Father ask you to do?" A cold and majestic voice sounded from above.

Jia Rui had an idea and quickly put aside the random thoughts in his mind. Then he took out the memorial from his arms, raised it respectfully above his head, and said:

"By order of the Supreme Emperor, this memorial is returned to the Emperor."

Xia Shouzhong immediately stepped forward to accept the memorial, and placed it in front of the emperor again.

The emperor glanced lightly and then opened the memorial.

Seeing that there were no comments, he raised his eyebrows and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Just when he thought the Supreme Emperor had compromised, Jia Rui spoke again.

"The Emperor ordered me to send a message to the Emperor."

"What is your father's will?"

"The Emperor's words are spoken."

Emperor Xiaokang stood up quickly and lowered his head gently.

"The Emperor said: I have my own arrangements for the Salt Patrol."

After finishing speaking, Jia Rui took a step back, letting go of Emperor Xiaokang who was facing him with his head bowed.

Emperor Xiaokang, who had straightened up again, was now pale.

Seeing the expression on Emperor Xiaokang's face, Jia Rui knew that staying here would be fruitless, so he hurriedly left.

Emperor Xiaokang took care of Jia Rui.

After Jia Rui exited the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although he had the support of the Supreme Emperor, he was not very afraid of the emperor, but for some reason, he always felt guilty and short of breath when standing in front of the emperor.

That night, Jia Rui and his family had just finished eating when there was a knock on the door.

After a while, the porter came in and reported: "Go back to me, sir. I'm in charge of Eunuch Dai and ordered people to come and pay homage."

When Jia Rui heard this, he knew that the 3 taels of silver Dai Quan had promised him during the day had been delivered.

Jia Rui didn't tell the concierge what to do, but turned his head and said to Baochai: "I have some business dealings with Eunuch Dai in the palace, and he's here to give me dividends. I'll disappear for the people below, you Just go and receive it."

Xue Baochai's eyes flashed, then nodded with a smile, and then took the maid out.

After waiting for about half an hour, Xue Baochai returned to the bedroom.

But this time, she looked at Jia Rui in the wrong way.

Because, Dai Quan is doing business with his husband?That was to deceive outsiders, but anyone with a little common sense would know that it should be bribery.

But what is Dai Quan's identity?
Such a person actually gave money to his own husband, which shows his position in the court.

Xue Baochai rolled her eyes, then took the fragrant tea from Brother Ying, walked to Jia Rui's side, and put the fragrant tea in front of him.

"My husband is having tea."

Jia Rui was used to being served by Xue Baochai, so he didn't feel anything strange. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip.

"Sir, my brother has become somewhat estranged from the palace during this time."

All are smart people.

There is no need to explain further, Jia Rui already knows what Xue Baochai means.

But Jia Rui didn't immediately agree to Xue Baochai, because there was a reason for Xue Pan's matter that had not passed.

That is, Xue Pan beat someone to death the year before last, and finally fled to the capital, and Jia Yucun took care of the funeral.

But I don't know whether Jia Yucun was intentional or negligent, but Xue Pan was sentenced to be killed by a ghost.

Therefore, Xue Pan is now legally dead.

If this matter is not settled, I'm afraid there will be big trouble in the future.

"Master, what's the matter?"

Xue Baochai was not angry because Jia Rui didn't say yes, but sat beside him and asked carefully.

Because Xue Baochai is also a smart person, she knows that her husband will not refuse because of a trivial matter, so there must be some reason for it.

With a sigh, Jia Rui could only tell Xue Baochai the ins and outs of Xue Pan's incident.

Xue Baochai is such a smart woman, but she grew up in a deep boudoir and has no insight into the outside world.

Now after Jia Rui's explanation, she immediately saw the huge disadvantages.

My brother is like this, no one cares about him when he is fine. Once any enemy is targeting him, as long as a piece of paper is given to Shuntian Mansion or Yushitai, his life will be lost.

Thinking of this, Xue Baochai felt a little confused.

(End of this chapter)